Leah, Eric, and the kids need our help

Wednesday, February 24th, Eric was seen at Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe, with a headache, fatigue, and high blood pressure.  They kept him over night, then discharged him the next day with some new meds.  
On Sunday, February 28th, Eric’s symptoms worsened and his speech became garbled and confused.  Leah rushed him back to the hospital, where doctors determined that Eric had suffered a Cerebrovascular Accident, a stroke.  He has been in the ICU since.  He continues to have trouble with his speech and cognition.  He has been restless, confused, and anxious to recover his words and to return home to his children.  He is likely facing a long, costly, road to recovery.  Eric is currently without medical insurance.  Leah has taken a temporary, unpaid, leave of absence from her teaching job to be with Eric and to care for their two children.  

Leah never dreamed that she would be in the position of having to reach out to friends, family, and neighbors, for financial help, but this unforeseen medical crisis has quickly brought her to that place.  

Please give what you can to help my dear sister and her family in their time of great financial need.

Thank You! 

Jeff Duncan

From Leah:

I tried to write a little something here earlier and it disappeared. Connection isn't great here. I apologize if it later comes through and you see a similar post twice. I will try to recall what I had typed as best I can.

I hate for Eric's friends to hear about this through Facebook. Please know he is thinking of his family and friends and is trying to ask about them repeatedly. He cannot come up with any names right now but acknowledges when I guess which name he is reaching for. He is heartbroken that he is not taking care of our kids and can't say their names. That is the hardest part for him. We need him to focus on himself and if you know this man, that is impossible task.

If you can help me reach his friends not on Facebook I appreciate it. He has said friends several times followed by, everyone and, do they know? Followed by a hard cry that his mom, brother and I work to relax.

He would never have me ask anything of anyone. And so I thank my brother, Jeff for doing what is so terribly hard to admit is needed.

Please know we need time and space for him to heal. He is limited to three visitors a day and his mother, brother and I need those spots. And he can't be overwhelmed by emotion right now.

I am not responding to calls or texts at this time, but I feel the love and will try to update when I can. He got a good sleep last night (I am watching him sleep right now) and is showing signs of improvement already.

As Eric would sign off to you, Peace.